J. Murphy & Sons Limited is a leading global, specialist engineering and construction company founded in 1951 that improves lives by delivering world-class infrastructure.
Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Canada, we provide better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including Transportation, Water, Power, Natural Resources, and Construction & Property.
Headquartered in London, we also have a number of related businesses – Ground Engineering; Utility Connections; Murphy Plant; Urban Infrastructure; Murphy Process Engineering; Pipeline Testing Services; Specialist Welding Services; and Electrical Services. We are specialists in delivering pipelines; design; marine; structural steel; tunnelling; fabrication; bridges and piling; and invest heavily in our substantial holding of plant; equipment and facilities.
Murphy employs around 3,500 engineers, professional managers and skilled operatives around the world. Together, we work as ‘One Murphy’ by directly delivering the people, plant and expertise needed to make projects a success.
There’s more to Murphy.
Quantity Surveyor - London
Recently acknowledged as the UK’s 5th Best Large Company to work for by Best Companies, this is a fantastic time to join J. Murphy & Sons! Take a look at the role outline and if you think you fit the bill and want to work as a Quantity Surveyor within a team that rewards performance, drives personal development and offers a great place to work delivering exciting projects, then get in touch!
We are looking for a confident Quantity Surveyor to work on the CAM framework (Rail). The contract is reactive by nature and will pose interesting work for the right candidate, we undertake emergency works for network rail and draw upon a wide range of knowledge within our supply chain to make quick decisions. The ideal candidate will come from a Rail environment and be able to make swift decisions in a confident manor.
What you will be doing
* Encourage and develop a culture of commercial awareness within the team
* Ensure the site team adheres to group procedures and governance
* Development, motivation & performance management of junior staff
* Preparation of internal commercial reporting and any other reports which may be required
* Preparation of Valuations/Applications for Payment with full supporting documentation in accordance with the contract
* Preparation of Cost Reports to the Client with contractually compliant supporting documentation
* Preparation and management of subcontract and material procurement schedules
* Administration of subcontractor/supplier accounts from the preparation of detailed requisitions, monitoring and authorisation of subcontract payments through to agreement of final accounts
* Undertake the contract administration, including change management and maintain associated registers
* Identifying commercial risks, opportunities, value engineering and change
* Use the cost allocation/coding which satisfies both internal and external requirements
* Measurement of quantities in accordance with the standard methods of measurement as required
* Positive engagement with Client equivalent position
Who we are looking for
* HND/Degree qualification
* Proven experience within a Quantity Surveyor or similar role.
* CSCS (White / Gold Card)
* Registered with RICS / ICES and working towards chartership
* Full driving licence & flexible with travel.
* Excellent knowledge of Standard Forms of Contract (NEC) and Standard Methods of Measurement
* Strong communication within presentations and ability to negotiate and persuade others
* Experience within a construction/engineering/similar and commercial background
Feb 03, 2023
Permanent
J. Murphy & Sons Limited is a leading global, specialist engineering and construction company founded in 1951 that improves lives by delivering world-class infrastructure.
Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Canada, we provide better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including Transportation, Water, Power, Natural Resources, and Construction & Property.
Headquartered in London, we also have a number of related businesses – Ground Engineering; Utility Connections; Murphy Plant; Urban Infrastructure; Murphy Process Engineering; Pipeline Testing Services; Specialist Welding Services; and Electrical Services. We are specialists in delivering pipelines; design; marine; structural steel; tunnelling; fabrication; bridges and piling; and invest heavily in our substantial holding of plant; equipment and facilities.
Murphy employs around 3,500 engineers, professional managers and skilled operatives around the world. Together, we work as ‘One Murphy’ by directly delivering the people, plant and expertise needed to make projects a success.
There’s more to Murphy.
Quantity Surveyor - London
Recently acknowledged as the UK’s 5th Best Large Company to work for by Best Companies, this is a fantastic time to join J. Murphy & Sons! Take a look at the role outline and if you think you fit the bill and want to work as a Quantity Surveyor within a team that rewards performance, drives personal development and offers a great place to work delivering exciting projects, then get in touch!
We are looking for a confident Quantity Surveyor to work on the CAM framework (Rail). The contract is reactive by nature and will pose interesting work for the right candidate, we undertake emergency works for network rail and draw upon a wide range of knowledge within our supply chain to make quick decisions. The ideal candidate will come from a Rail environment and be able to make swift decisions in a confident manor.
What you will be doing
* Encourage and develop a culture of commercial awareness within the team
* Ensure the site team adheres to group procedures and governance
* Development, motivation & performance management of junior staff
* Preparation of internal commercial reporting and any other reports which may be required
* Preparation of Valuations/Applications for Payment with full supporting documentation in accordance with the contract
* Preparation of Cost Reports to the Client with contractually compliant supporting documentation
* Preparation and management of subcontract and material procurement schedules
* Administration of subcontractor/supplier accounts from the preparation of detailed requisitions, monitoring and authorisation of subcontract payments through to agreement of final accounts
* Undertake the contract administration, including change management and maintain associated registers
* Identifying commercial risks, opportunities, value engineering and change
* Use the cost allocation/coding which satisfies both internal and external requirements
* Measurement of quantities in accordance with the standard methods of measurement as required
* Positive engagement with Client equivalent position
Who we are looking for
* HND/Degree qualification
* Proven experience within a Quantity Surveyor or similar role.
* CSCS (White / Gold Card)
* Registered with RICS / ICES and working towards chartership
* Full driving licence & flexible with travel.
* Excellent knowledge of Standard Forms of Contract (NEC) and Standard Methods of Measurement
* Strong communication within presentations and ability to negotiate and persuade others
* Experience within a construction/engineering/similar and commercial background
The Company
Continued expansion at this specialist electrical contractor t/o £5-6M pa, has created a new opportunity for a Buyer to control supply chain throughout the business. The Buyer will support all departments and covers all areas of the business.
The Position
The role will involve the following key areas;
* Purchasing of materials and plant hire
* Monitoring pricing and stock levels
* Stock taking and stores maintenance
* Organising fleet maintenance
* Liaising with Engineers/Accounts/Site Electricians and Suppliers
The Person
The ideal candidate will be from an electrical background. Would suit an Electrician looking for a move into a buying position. With the following attributes.
* Excellent interpersonal and customer-facing skills.
* Good administration skills.
* Enjoy working with people.
* Have good spoken and written communication skills.
* Have good organising skills.
* Have problem solving skills.
* Be able to work accurately, with good attention to detail.
* Be able to use databases, spreadsheets, word processing and excel.
* Excellent numeracy skills
Apex Resourcing Solutions is an employment business acting on behalf of this company
Sep 15, 2022
Permanent
The Company
Continued expansion at this specialist electrical contractor t/o £5-6M pa, has created a new opportunity for a Buyer to control supply chain throughout the business. The Buyer will support all departments and covers all areas of the business.
The Position
The role will involve the following key areas;
* Purchasing of materials and plant hire
* Monitoring pricing and stock levels
* Stock taking and stores maintenance
* Organising fleet maintenance
* Liaising with Engineers/Accounts/Site Electricians and Suppliers
The Person
The ideal candidate will be from an electrical background. Would suit an Electrician looking for a move into a buying position. With the following attributes.
* Excellent interpersonal and customer-facing skills.
* Good administration skills.
* Enjoy working with people.
* Have good spoken and written communication skills.
* Have good organising skills.
* Have problem solving skills.
* Be able to work accurately, with good attention to detail.
* Be able to use databases, spreadsheets, word processing and excel.
* Excellent numeracy skills
Apex Resourcing Solutions is an employment business acting on behalf of this company
The Company
Continued expansion at this specialist electrical contractor t/o £5-6M pa, has created a new opportunity for a Buyer to control supply chain throughout the business. The Buyer will support all departments and covers all areas of the business.
The Position
The role will involve the following key areas;
* Purchasing of materials and plant hire
* Monitoring pricing and stock levels
* Stock taking and stores maintenance
* Organising fleet maintenance
* Liaising with Engineers/Accounts/Site Electricians and Suppliers
The Person
The ideal candidate will be from an electrical background. Would suit an Electrician looking for a move into a buying position. With the following attributes.
* Excellent interpersonal and customer-facing skills.
* Good administration skills.
* Enjoy working with people.
* Have good spoken and written communication skills.
* Have good organising skills.
* Have problem solving skills.
* Be able to work accurately, with good attention to detail.
* Be able to use databases, spreadsheets, word processing and excel.
* Excellent numeracy skills
Apex Resourcing Solutions is an employment business acting on behalf of this company
Sep 15, 2022
Permanent
The Company
Continued expansion at this specialist electrical contractor t/o £5-6M pa, has created a new opportunity for a Buyer to control supply chain throughout the business. The Buyer will support all departments and covers all areas of the business.
The Position
The role will involve the following key areas;
* Purchasing of materials and plant hire
* Monitoring pricing and stock levels
* Stock taking and stores maintenance
* Organising fleet maintenance
* Liaising with Engineers/Accounts/Site Electricians and Suppliers
The Person
The ideal candidate will be from an electrical background. Would suit an Electrician looking for a move into a buying position. With the following attributes.
* Excellent interpersonal and customer-facing skills.
* Good administration skills.
* Enjoy working with people.
* Have good spoken and written communication skills.
* Have good organising skills.
* Have problem solving skills.
* Be able to work accurately, with good attention to detail.
* Be able to use databases, spreadsheets, word processing and excel.
* Excellent numeracy skills
Apex Resourcing Solutions is an employment business acting on behalf of this company
Our client is a top tier main contractor and they will require a Trainee/Junior Engineer/Chain Boy/person for a large groundwork project in Ashford/Kent.
You will be working on a busy construction site to assist a site engineer in setting out, data recording, data input and all other general engineering duties. ... The role of chain person is a key one in terms of assisting the engineer in his daily duties and ensuring the engineering integrity of the contract.
Please apply if you can start ASAP
Jul 14, 2020
Our client is a top tier main contractor and they will require a Trainee/Junior Engineer/Chain Boy/person for a large groundwork project in Ashford/Kent.
You will be working on a busy construction site to assist a site engineer in setting out, data recording, data input and all other general engineering duties. ... The role of chain person is a key one in terms of assisting the engineer in his daily duties and ensuring the engineering integrity of the contract.
Please apply if you can start ASAP
Junior or Assistant Estimator (civil engineering) required for a long established, yet growing business in Southampton. With a successful trading history spanning 4 decades, and 300% growth in the last three years, it's a great time to join this business.The company has a great culture for continuous training and personal development and offer strong career opportunities for those wishing to progress.
As an estimator in the Preconstruction team, you will play a key role in preparing properly considered cost estimates and budget prices to meet specified timescales for schemes covering a range of civil engineering industry sectors, work types, locations and value.
You will:
* Coordinate with the pre-construction team.
* Organise and prepare supply chain enquiries.
* Contribute to financial submissions.
* Prepare and present estimates in conjunction with the Bid Managers, Senior Managers and Directors at cost estimate reviews and settlement meetings.
* Coordinate with the Estimator and Bid Manager on all aspects relating to the financial submission.
* Contribute to collecting and distributing feedback.
* Assist in preparation and hand over of tender information to project teams.
Job Requirements
What are our requirements?
* Degree, HND in Civil Engineering or NVQ equivalent level.
* Suitable civil engineering site experience, with good awareness of construction methods and typical production rates / outputs for basic activities.
What would be desirable for this role?
* Member of relevant professional institution.
* Awareness of UK civil construction market.
* Awareness of common forms of contract.
* Previous experience off SSM7 and the measurement of civls schemes
There will be a generous package, which would be discussed on an individual basis.
Here's just some of the other benefits:
* Pension Auto Enrolment – 5% from Employee + 3% from Employer = 8% Pension
* Holidays = 25 Days + Bank Holidays (5 Days holiday reserved for xmas shut down).
* Mileage / Fuel payable at current government rates
* Annual Attendance to family fun day
* Sponsorship with the Academy if candidates would like to undertake further learning or training
* Flexible working to suit employee and family needs
* Rewards scheme free of charge – discounts to hundreds of high street stores
* An annual bonus has historically been paid, which in recent years has been 2% of salary
Interviews will initially take place via video link so that progress can be made during the lockdown.
If you require further information - please contact Tristan Prior
May 07, 2020
Permanent
Junior or Assistant Estimator (civil engineering) required for a long established, yet growing business in Southampton. With a successful trading history spanning 4 decades, and 300% growth in the last three years, it's a great time to join this business.The company has a great culture for continuous training and personal development and offer strong career opportunities for those wishing to progress.
As an estimator in the Preconstruction team, you will play a key role in preparing properly considered cost estimates and budget prices to meet specified timescales for schemes covering a range of civil engineering industry sectors, work types, locations and value.
You will:
* Coordinate with the pre-construction team.
* Organise and prepare supply chain enquiries.
* Contribute to financial submissions.
* Prepare and present estimates in conjunction with the Bid Managers, Senior Managers and Directors at cost estimate reviews and settlement meetings.
* Coordinate with the Estimator and Bid Manager on all aspects relating to the financial submission.
* Contribute to collecting and distributing feedback.
* Assist in preparation and hand over of tender information to project teams.
Job Requirements
What are our requirements?
* Degree, HND in Civil Engineering or NVQ equivalent level.
* Suitable civil engineering site experience, with good awareness of construction methods and typical production rates / outputs for basic activities.
What would be desirable for this role?
* Member of relevant professional institution.
* Awareness of UK civil construction market.
* Awareness of common forms of contract.
* Previous experience off SSM7 and the measurement of civls schemes
There will be a generous package, which would be discussed on an individual basis.
Here's just some of the other benefits:
* Pension Auto Enrolment – 5% from Employee + 3% from Employer = 8% Pension
* Holidays = 25 Days + Bank Holidays (5 Days holiday reserved for xmas shut down).
* Mileage / Fuel payable at current government rates
* Annual Attendance to family fun day
* Sponsorship with the Academy if candidates would like to undertake further learning or training
* Flexible working to suit employee and family needs
* Rewards scheme free of charge – discounts to hundreds of high street stores
* An annual bonus has historically been paid, which in recent years has been 2% of salary
Interviews will initially take place via video link so that progress can be made during the lockdown.
If you require further information - please contact Tristan Prior